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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

THE subscribers of the Jackson
Clarion at Crystal Springs, Miss,
have returned marked copies oil
that paper in GIsapproval OF its
attempt to shield Col. Hamilton and
his associates. A club of forty new
81 bscribers has been forwarded to
the Ne1c MississipplaH in apprecia-
ton OF It's noble and fearless editO.
rails on the subject of the %assassina-
ton of young RoderIck ID. Gambrell.
That is right. The bold aud fearless
press should be sustained.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

Gov. PERRY, of Florida, believes
that industrial training should have
a place in all the schools, and they
have q more direct tendency to ct
mel aud women for the practical
duties Of their respective stations
in life
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

TIE annual meeting Of the Alum
ni Society of the University Of Ais.
sissippi, will be held at Oxford,
June 18th. Orator for the occasion
Hon. }. I. Faut, Of the class Of 1858.
Essayist, Miss S. Y. Bill, class Of
1888. Poet, PROT. l. L 6cIDBis,
class Of 1875.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20
OUR AGENTS.

The following gentlemen are authorized
TO collect al dues TO the DEMoeRAT-STAR
Office ana receipt for the sanes
Mr. h F. Russell, Ocean Springs, Miss.
Mr. Joseph C. Airey, Handsboro. "
Mr.. Marion F. Baxter, Pennington, 4"
lr. n. Butchert, Pass Christian, "
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

The Chicago Nescs says there is
great dissatisfaction in that city
among knights Of Labor with Mas
e r-WOrkmau Powderly. A strong
circular directed against PowderIy
has been widely circulated, aud a
revolt in the Order is expected.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20
THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS
CONVENTION.


The twsuty-secOnd annual meet
ing Of the Mississippi Press Asso
citation which convened in the
. Opera House, in the city OF Merid
ian, on Wednesday, 11tb instant, is
> considered by all present to have
been n of the most pleasant meet.
ings since the organization of the
Association.
The Opera House was elegantly
and beautifully decorated aud the
taste displayed in its execution was
the subject OF universal praise aud
comment. The floral design repre-
senting the numerous railroads By
SpOkes in the wheel-all centering
in the Stub" Meridian, was ingen
iously gotten up by the decoration
committee, which was composed of
quite u number of the most tasteful
ladies' of the city, with Mr.. E. ii.
Dial is chairman. All things
agreed to make the occasion one of
exceeding gladness TO every heart.
The presence of our grand old
Chieftain, Jefferson Davis aud the
lovely aud winsome slaughter OF
the COntederaey," and the gifted
sIlver-tongued orator. E. C. Wal
thall and other distinguished sons
of Mississippi, lent "A grandeur to
tue occasion that made it one long
to be remembered BY the citizens OF
aud the members of the
Press Association.
Hon. Ed. Watkins welcomed the
Press brethren in a speech, which
was delivered in his usual eloquent
and which was responded to
1y Mr.. B. G. Adams, of the Grena-
In Sentinel, in a chaste and cultivat. :
i address.
The liteyary exercises which took
'lace at night, was attended by a
and immense crowd, and .
lie words o. welcome that came
rom the lips of the lovely and
'eautifuI Miss Rasie H0Skins made
very editor feel glad that he was
here. The music rendered by the
lifted ladies ana gentlemen of ;.
leridian, was evidence of talent
nd cultivation. The want OF space
revents us giving a special notice :
f the poems by A. L. Fox, OF West ;,
and Miss A. AmaSoa, of V
l0sciuskO ; also the annual Grafton
y Mr.. r. IL. Henry, of jackson, :,
nd the essays by Dr.. Luther !,
of Hazlrhurst, aud Mr. E. :
b. Martin, of Jackson. Suffice to T
~ zach poSSeSSed merit which
as highly appreciated by all who
card them. I
Tue business meetings OF the
sSociation wcr pleasant, aud We i
)pr profitable. Socially The gath
ing was a complete
"a
The citizens of Meridian seemed "
vie with each other in dispensing :,
cir rites of hospitality to their
tests. 1t was our pleasure to be :
.th u relatives, Capt. Samuel b. 7,
ats and family ; and that fact
1ne vas sufficient to make our :,
iourn in Meridian exceedingly
and agreeable. %.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

REMEMBER that the Pascagoula
DEMoCRAT.STAR is the only paper
printed and published in Jackson
county. Those having land notices
or other legal advertisements would
do we'll to bear this in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

Two clippers have started from
New York on an 5000 niles race,
their destination being San Fran.
cisco via Cape Horn. They are sx-
pected to finish the Journey ia from
40 10 140 days
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20
TO ADVERTISERS.

The D~EMOCRAT-STAR
is the Oldest newspaper on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast ; has a
larger bona tide circulation
than any other newspaper in
this section; therefore, it is
the BEST advertising med
ium. Advertisers, bear this
in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

IN the event OF Col. Jones s.
Hamllton's conviction for the muir
der of ROderick Gawbrell, Gov.
Lowry will interpose his pardoning
power and "Jona7 will go free.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

The surviving members Of the
Westville Guards, 10th Mississippi
Regiment, are to have a reunion,
July 21st.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

Ii you have lands Or improves
property for sale, put 1t IN 10
hands of the Pascagoula Real u
tate Agency.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

EDITOR O'BRIEN could not cross
the bar OF New York haTbor Sun
day. NeDtune started a Sunday
law Of his own.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

TEXAS Is having a lively time
over the prohibition question. The
State will probably 90 'dry."
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

THE establishment of creameries
has greatly revived the agricultural
interests of Mississippi.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

The young ladiesof Macon, Miss,
have organized a cooking club and
the yOung gentlemen a dancing
clnh
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

The Philadelphia Press u
Gen. ROsser, on the very highest
authority, that the cruel war is ~
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

II yOu want to bay tOwu proper
" or Wild lands, eOmmunicate With
the PascagOula Real Estate Agency.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

Mr., S. 81. BUCK has resigned
the Office OF postmaster OF New
Orleans.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

The tannery at Charleston, is in
successful operation.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

The bar Of jackson have held a
meeting aud endorsed Gen. J. 2.
George for the vacant place on the
Supreme Court bench Of the United
States There is no ADLER nan, or
one more arted for the position in
The soush fhaa Gea. George, aud
re hole be viii be appointed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

JUDGE SYLYANUs EVANS has
been re-appOintel Chancellor of this
district by the Governor. The bar
generally signed the petition for bis
app0iatment, aud We believe the
people are enungly satisfied With
Chancellor Evans. He is a sound
lawyer aud an upright gentleman.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20

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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-05-20
MARINE.

ARRIVED.
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Belfast 70 Gregory & Co lSth 49,
Br bk kelo. Long, e3 tons non
20 Poitevent 4 Favres lhth u n~a
Br bk Sappho, Jones, 7o7 tons ~
doe to Hunter 4 Co, 18th insf- 80
Am sch + @ Moeling, stre1ze
from Key West 30 maste's -rf
Am sch w A Watson. buskln ~
West to master, 18th inst -N
An sch Carl LLathroR GIL As
Mobile 70 - Eth inst. .stm
Am sch Alice Archer. Fieicns.,
FROM New Orleans - -h
cLrARAEC&
Am sch Robt Raj. srfiphen, -
Cieufusros ~ Deuny& Co
feet lumber Fulucd - tl
An sch Maya Power. Rillsea2
for Havana ~ PoifeTcnt fm|
1S.eIo feet lumber valncd
inst .f
An seh H Bndtir lE tons laf
master with 1855 laat
&c tl4ef feth in1L
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03

One hears much talk of this desirable
quality nowadays, but the idea of it is
often very vague. What is refinement?
We are not speaking of those who think
that it consists of a studied quietness of
dress and manner. Some very refined
people dress shockingly, and they even
have quite loud voices, and yet their good
breeding is patent to all the world.
We once met whole family of delicate
ladies at fashionable Summer resort on
the banks of the Hudson, whose idea of
refinement was languor and ill-health.
They thought it was just too vulgar to be
healthy and strong; quite TO manlsh in
deed in a lady!
Among some people size is thought to
have good deal to do with refinement. 1t
is unrefned to be large, gross TO be fat
coarse to have weight, and monstrous to
have prominent features. A large neck,
large cheeks or lips ars especially opposed
to all refinement.
Now, little people are certainly very
cunning, very curious, but we can not all
be fairies-nor do we wish it. Only fancy
a whole world of these little creatures
Why, even trade would anguish. Smaller
quantities of everything would be needed,
from cloth and flannel all the way down
to oysters and buckwheat cakes. No, large
people are necessary to keep the world
moving.
We once knew of fashionable lady
who liked her clergyman because he
preached such refined sermons. When a
distinguished literary man died recently,
We were told he was not rein ed person.
Well, perhaps, he was not, but he was 90
distinguished in other ways that really We
had not thought of his refinement. Wa
would Just as soon have asked whether 81.
Paul was q refined man, or whether Isais b
went to ancient Babylon to acquire good
FORM as some persons go to London now
for that purpose.
There are some people who are Away.
trying to be refined. Like Rosamond IN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
Pezon the Lion Tanner

IfkbH Alt liNu idllttt
man whose name is almost house
hold word is about to make his bow and
exit so far as his relations with an ap.
plauding public are concerned. PezOn,
the lion tanner intends henceforth TO
''plant his cabhages." He has made his
fortune, and sees no just cause or i'm
pediment Why he should not take his ease
and retire into private life. So Bidel, his
conferee and rival, will have the field all
TO himself; yet Bidel in his line has been
more knocked about than Pezon, and not
very long ago only escaped fearful
and CHASTITY death by the skin Of his teeth.
Pezon whose menagerie has long been
the admiration and delight Of the gay,
and festive people who go fairing, 10
rather below the middle heighth, and thin
but muscular. His power il IN his eye.
His is not the fixed, steadfast gaze of the
traditional tanner of wild and roaring
beasts-by no means. A more restless
roaving eye, rolling, if not in fine frenzy
at least in ceasles observation of every
turn movement and twist, was never seen.
Even when he is "off duty" the confirmed
habit asserts itself; but Pezon in the
world as in the cage, is the most concila-
tory and humane of men. He is quite u
"swell' in his way, and by no means
neglects his getting up. In the little
phampet which he brought out years
ago he explained his system "leGrn to
love study, end know and above all, not
to fear, your animals" This is the key
of the whole thing. He certainly does
not belong to the school Of tanners which
imagines that the whip, and nothing but
the whip, is the Alpha and Omega of the
training process, and his animals like
Pezon. What excitement there was one
fine day at St. Cloud, when he took an
early constitutional in company with a
full grown lion, which trotted at his heels
like a poodle! The inhabitants compla-
ined, and hint was given that Pezon
had better enjoy his walks alone If he
could not find other society to his taste.
PezoR vas greatly surprised. II is very
strange, he remarked, nor could he I'M
derstand Why, on another occasion peo-
pie objected to his strolling about with
an elephant by his side. He speaks to
his beasts rs if they were children, and
few words of remonstrance uttered IN the
kindest and most tender OF tones seldom
fail to work their effect; but one animal
the tiger-still checkmstes him. The
tiger IS never to be trusted. / keep M
eyes on them, says Pezon, and lam al
ways glad to get outof their cage. This
ia candid confession, especially from
so old hand, but its frankness Is II
harmony with the character Of the man
Now Pozon is about to enjoy his vel
earned rest; but his menagerie will con
tipue to flourish. He, like Bidel, belongs
to perfect dynasty of lion tanners ex
ernpt from all revolution, beloved of tins
public, and destained Tor all that re car
see to the contrary to perpetuate 1T
traditions through many generations
Can all dynasties say as muchf
THE manufacturers and, hint-glas'
workers are unable, it is said, to reach al
understanding, and strike Is imminent
which will involve about 5000 persons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
Wide Tired Wagon Wheels.

The Elmira, n. Y, Farmers Club re-
Gently discussed the subject of wide tires
for the wheels of farm wagons. The
Husbandman reports conclusions as fol-
lows:
"Mr. Hoffman changed the wheels of a
farm wagon from narrow to broad and
found gain, especially in driving over
meadows or soft ground as for instance
in drawing out manure. In this work he
employed wagon with narrow tires, and
found it necessary TO seek new place
after two or three passages but in altern-
ating with two wagons, one having wide
tires, he could continue in tho same track
a day or two with less harm than would
result from the narrow tires alone in pass
ing two or three times. Similar common.
dation OF wide tires was given by nearly
all the farmers present, some of them
having made practical trial, others speak.
from observation extended over cousld-
cradle time and many uses. As to the
question of increased draft claimed by
some persons, it was not in accord with
opinions formed by these farmers who
reasoned that in many cases draft Is con
siderably lessened by wide tires; as for
instance in 3a2T.Ag heavy loads over soft
ground if tres are narrow wheels cut in,
making constant obstruction in front,
whereas wide tires go over without sink
ing and necessarily with less draft. 1t
was plain that wide tires for farm wagons
were greatly preferred, and there was
even earnest commentator of propos-
ed law year ago imposing penalties
upon all users of wagons having narrow
tires on public highways"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
4 Russian Adventures.

Vienna Gable: A Russian adventures
known 10y the nickname of The Golden
Hand has been condemned by the trlbun
al OF Moscow to transportation for life.
This extraordinary woman mas been
married no less than sixteen times and is
described as being remarkably handsome
Her husbands belong 10 all natiopalities
and creeds. She ran away from two in
France, and three in Germany carrying
off as much of their property as she
could lay her hands on. She was IN
Vienna in 1878 under an assumed name.
She robbed her different husbands alto.
geiher OF more than 100000 rubles.
When travelling che invariably made
dupes Of them or disappeared with money
Jewels, and even their watches. She Is
not unfamiliar with her future abode,
Siberia, as she was condemned TO trans
portation once before by the Moscow
tribunal. She had not been there long
before the chief oyerBeer of the place
whore she was confined married her and
took her 70 Constantinople. She left him
in course Of time and returned 20 Russia
where she was only identified by the
police after two years residence. She
speaks 6uently Russian, German, French
and Roumanian. The lawyer entrusted
with her defense had an opportunity OF
experiencing her skill IA pickpocket.
when he went to see her In prison after
her trial she assured him Of her gratitude
and asked him TO accept as a souvenir a
gold watch and chain which she placed
on the table before him. He at once re-
cognized as his own. She he'd picked
his pocket and presented him With uis
own patch
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
An Immense Enronean Garden.

There could scarcely be any prettier
farming country than that seen all the
way from Vienna, says correspondent
Of the Indianapolis News. II il one i'm
mense garden. 1t begins long before you
reach Vienna, and the entire stretch OF
country seems TO be vast fertileg. plain,
broken only here add there with rolling
grouEd and dotted with quaint German
farm houses and villages. At this season
Of the year the grain crop is being taken
in and the Helds present lively scene.
There are no fences or hedges, and only
a narrow road or path or ditch set with
shade trees, indicates the edge Of farms.
Along the railroad for miles IS dirt
fence-a simple embsnkment tapering up
to a ridge and sodded-which serves to
protect the railroad from eneroaching
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
IpN. HOME AND GARDEN
WHAT SHE WANTED.
-, cBrrTESDES, IN TID'BIrs.

corner lot way out in Kansas
Cliyi .,t 3 Turkish rug, she didn't think
hen pretty
any use for oils, for ehromos or for
rAieFss, sr nose up at the dresses worn by
Jones dausn'o'
,,..,a5 diamonds, and thought iewelry
o ~ 81 love for ornaments, Roumanian or
Balgsr
s,t drive in coach and four although
\ 34 \" n,isbt have hal EN- -. -.
.nj-ea along the sirset rs oia ne' S'eH'
4 lrslathsr, ADAM
ike to travel on the trains, they went
90 tsPl1 cross the ocean main she never
/. fl had mapped.
s,, IKE the drama, and she thought the
os-s'r lg'i tbe weather cold, nor yet so very
OTid
..r, novel reader, and took httle STOCK IN
7oss ~ n now ana then look over these by
Dc Holmes
,s,,, care for household work, and had no
o,s .J mother I' darn her hose, for she detest
Cd stitches
,,.. care for isms, aod she never wrote a
s Tiers telling how shed try to make the
VIDE world better.
cd, in Massachusetts,, she was frecsled, old
/, ~ M Earth She wanted was-a marriagssble
Nsn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
Ten Hours on the Farm,
Aa,1a,.a


1t will not do to establish the 10-hour
rule on the farm as is done in most other
departments of labor, where the work
can be done the same in all kinds of
weather. The manufacturer like the
farmer knows what work he has to do in
a week, or in a month, and what time at
10 hours per day it will take to do it.
There is nothing TO hinder his plan of
operation, but the farmer can only make
hay while the sun shines. If he measures
the time to put his crops at 10 hours
per day, and III that time it storms one
third or maybe oRe-half of the time and
is too wet to work his ground he is oblig
ed to add extra hourF on the remaining
days or he will be too late, He cannot
at all times advance his work so as to be
out of reach of long rainy spells, especi-
ally in gathering his crops. Everything
on tho farm must be done at the proper
season, extra help cannot always be had
in farming community. At such times
a few extra hours each day is of much
value to the farmer. / like the farm,
it is so natural, and ! do not see why
farmers should not intellectually stand
shoulder to shoulder with any other class
of men, and have their say in our legisla-
tive chambers. 1 hope. laboring men
will rub off the rust, improve their minds
and look we'll after the interests of our
great country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
Keep the Borer Out.
Thomas Cooke, winnebago Co., Wis

1lOuaS COOKE, W lDutOASO To- " IL
For twenty-five years my success in
beating the apple tree borer has been al
most com plete. | write of the hatheaded
borer (Chrysobothis femorata), The eggs
of the borer are deposited in the south
or so Ithwest side of the tree and never
on the opposite side, and they are laid in
the places where the suns rays fall most
fairly on the tree. This combined warm
ing by the sun in the winter months and
the work of the borer in the summer, is
what works such havoc with our trees.
Now if the tree, when planted is set lean.
ing to the southwest, say l5o or more,
the borers will not lay them; nor can the
SUES rays strike so fairly on the body of
the tree. They must be kept in position
by stakes if necessary. This applies only
to trees at planting, or when so small that
they can be bent over. If set upright
they almost always come to lean to tho
northeast, owing to the injurious effect of
the above causes, which retards the
growth on the southeast side, thus gradu-
ally drawing the tree over.
One other point / have observed: the
eggs are scarcely ever laid more than
four feet above the ground. If the tree
is allowed to branch lower than that,
there will be places on the branches where
the sun will strike, making it favorable
for Matching the eggs. Therefore l think
it advisable to have the trees branch at
least four feet above the ground. This
has been my practice aud l find it eff
fectual Last summer l examined my
trees for borers, and in three or four
which, by neglect, had been allowed to
lean the wrong way, found many; in one
case twenty nine, mostly small. In those
standing as recommended not one was to
be found
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
Insulting a Statesman.

"By CAD, sab, said Maj. Smoothbore,
81 shall dispense at once, sab, with the
services OF my physician, sab; yes, sah.'
"What is the trouble, maiorT
@He had the COMPOUNDED impotence TO
recommend whisky baths to me, sab.
Everybody knows, sab, that no gentleman
will take more than two fingers at one
time. Never sab, by CAD. sab"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
Throwing the old slipper.

Throwing an old slipper after the bride
and bridegroom when starting on their
honey moon is supposed to have taken
its origin from Jewish custom and
signifies the obedience of the wife as well
az the supremacy of the husband. A
shoe ia thrown for luck on other oocasi-
ons besides a marriage. Ben johnson
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-11-03
Hurl after me an old shoe.
I'll be merry MhafeYer | do.

IL is related that many years ago, when
lotteries we're permitted, the custom Of
throwing a shoe taken from the left foot
after persons, was practiced for good
luck. This custom has existed in Norfolk
and other counties from time immemor-
ial, not only at weddings but on all oc-
casions where good luck is required. A
cattle dealer required his wife to "trull
her left shoe sfter him. when he started
for Norwich to purchase lottery ticket.
As he drove off on his errand he looked
around to see If his wife had performed
the charm, and received the shoe in his
face with such force as to black his eyes.
rs went and bought his ticket, which
turned up prize OF G600, and he always
attributed his luck to the extra dose of
shoe which he got. The custom as it
originally existed is dying out for where
as our forefathers threw ole shoes after
the wedding eqnipage, We in this more
luxurious age, purchase new white satin
slippers for the purpose. The origin of
this custom may be traced from the word
of Psalm evil; over Edom will / cast
out my shoe, meaning thereby that sue
cess should attend the methods used to
subdue the Edomites. 1t is not unlikely,
therefore, that the superstitous custom
has. arisen from this construction OF
these words.
IL